5-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise from Hurghada
Overview
Cairo, Luxor, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel & Aswan Experience the very best of Egypt on this unforgettable 5-day private Cairo and Nile Cruise tour from Hurghada.
Begin your journey in Cairo, where you’ll discover the legendary Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Then fly south to Aswan and embark on a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise, sailing through the heart of ancient Egypt toward Luxor.
Along the Nile, explore the magnificent Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
Combining iconic archaeological sites, comfortable accommodation, scenic Nile sailing, and expert Egyptologist guides, this carefully planned itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Egypt in just five days.
Important Information
- The itinerary may be adjusted according to the Nile cruise sailing schedule and domestic flight availability while maintaining all major sightseeing experiences.
- The Abu Simbel excursion requires an early morning departure.
- Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
- The Tomb of Tutankhamun and entrances inside the pyramids require additional tickets.
- Nile cruise accommodation is based on a 5-star cruise category and is subject to availability.
- Flight schedules and cruise embarkation times will be confirmed before the tour.
Why Choose This 5-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour?
This itinerary brings together the best of Egypt in one seamless journey. Explore the ancient wonders of Cairo, fly south to Aswan, sail through the legendary Nile Valley, stand before the colossal temples of Abu Simbel, and finish among the magnificent temples and royal tombs of Luxor.
With 5-star Nile cruise accommodation, private transfers, expert Egyptologists, domestic flights, and carefully organized sightseeing, this is an ideal choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and unforgettable Egyptian adventure from Hurghada.
Highlights
- Round-trip transportation from Hurghada
- Domestic flight to Cairo
- Explore the Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Fly south to Aswan
- Enjoy a 5-star full-board Nile cruise
- Visit Philae Temple
- Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu
- Sail along the Nile toward Luxor
- Discover the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon
- Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex
- Private Egyptologist guide and comfortable transfers
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Hurghada
- Domestic flight tickets as specified in the itinerary
- 5-star Nile cruise accommodation
- Full-board accommodation on the Nile cruise
- All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Professional qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Assistance from our representatives throughout the journey
- All service charges and taxes
Not Included
- Entrance ticket to the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Entrance tickets inside the Great Pyramid
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Any additional entrance fees not mentioned
- Any extras not mentioned under "Included"
- Tipping
Itinerary
Your Egyptian adventure begins with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver and begin exploring the Egyptian capital.
Giza Pyramids Complex
Visit the legendary Giza Pyramids, including the magnificent Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
Learn about the remarkable engineering, religious beliefs, and royal traditions behind these ancient wonders.
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
Continue to the iconic Great Sphinx, with its lion’s body and royal human head.
Visit the nearby Valley Temple, an impressive structure associated with the funerary complex of King Khafre.
Egyptian Museum
Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian treasures.
Discover statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, royal artifacts, and other objects spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.
After the tour, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your 5-star Nile cruise for check-in.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
After breakfast on board, begin your Aswan sightseeing.
Philae Temple
Take a boat ride across the Nile to Philae Temple, beautifully situated on an island and dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis.
Explore its impressive pylons, columns, sanctuaries, and reliefs while learning about its fascinating history.
The temple complex was relocated to higher ground as part of an international effort to protect it from the rising waters caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Aswan High Dam
Continue to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s most important modern engineering projects.
Learn how the dam transformed Egypt’s water management and agriculture and created the vast reservoir of Lake Nasser.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and enjoy the remainder of the day relaxing on board.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start the day with an early excursion to the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples.
Abu Simbel
Travel to Abu Simbel and explore the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
The Great Temple is famous for its four colossal statues of Ramses II carved into the mountainside. Inside, admire enormous halls and beautifully preserved reliefs depicting the pharaoh’s military victories and religious ceremonies.
Continue to the smaller but equally impressive temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor.
Learn about the extraordinary relocation project that saved these temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Return to the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Sail on the Nile
Enjoy lunch on board and begin sailing north along the Nile.
Relax on the sun deck, watch the scenery of the Nile Valley pass by, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of cruising through Upper Egypt.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to beautiful Nile Valley scenery as the cruise continues toward Luxor.
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, dramatically situated beside the Nile.
Discover this unusual double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
Admire the temple’s reliefs and learn about ancient Egyptian medicine, mythology, and religious traditions.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing north.
Edfu Temple
After sailing, visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus.
It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and features enormous pylons, detailed reliefs, and beautifully preserved architectural elements.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor.
Enjoy the evening relaxing on board as the cruise continues through the Nile Valley.
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the cruise and begin your final day of sightseeing in Luxor.
Valley of the Kings
Cross to Luxor’s West Bank and explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom.
Visit several beautifully decorated tombs and discover the beliefs and traditions surrounding ancient Egyptian burial practices.
Optional: The famous Tomb of Tutankhamun can be visited for an additional entrance fee, subject to availability.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari.
Admire its impressive terraces, columns, statues, and reliefs while learning about the fascinating reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.
Colossi of Memnon
Make a short photo stop at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple
Continue to the East Bank and visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex.
Explore its massive columns, obelisks, statues, and sacred halls while your Egyptologist explains how generations of pharaohs contributed to its construction and expansion.
Return to Hurghada
After completing your Luxor sightseeing, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to Hurghada.
Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, concluding your unforgettable Cairo and Nile Cruise adventure.
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